World AIDS Day 2017 Recap From HIV.gov

World AIDS Day is always a busy time for the HIV.gov blog -- so busy that it can be easy to miss important posts you want to read! For your convenience, we have recapped all of our 2017 World AIDS Day blog posts and other resources below:

Corinna Dan, Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor at OHAIDP, reported on progress across U.S. Government agencies on curing HCV among people living wiht HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH's Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Maureen Goodenow released a statement on the state of current research and science on HIV.

NIH and its partners announced the launch of a new HIV Vaccine Efficacy Study to assess whether an experimental HIV vaccine regimen is safe and able to prevent HIV infection. The new study aims to enroll 2,600 HIV-negative women in sub-Saharan Africa.

The FDA reported on their approval of the 200th antiretroviral drug application, which included 30 solid formulations specific for children, under PEPFAR.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau today released its third annual publication of national Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) client-level data collected through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services Report (RSR).

The U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) acknowledged its network of strong, lasting domestic and international partnerships in the fight against HIV.

From the Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Offices of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH) highlighted how critical safe, stable housing is for the health and well-being of PLWHA.

From the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division reiterated its commitment to eradicating stigma and discrimination against PLWHA and reported on recent enforcement efforts.

From the Department of Labor

The Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy continued the conversation about employment opportunities for PLWHA.

From the Department of State

Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State, explained the U.S. Government theme for the observance in Looking Ahead to World AIDS Day 2017.

The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) released new results that show that the program has reached historic highs through its rapid acceleration of HIV prevention and treatment efforts, driven by transparent, accountable, and cost-effective investments.

The White House also published a blog from Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State, on steps towards achieving epidemic control.

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